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Livre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection

The "Livre des Merveilles du Monde" is a captivating medieval manuscript that takes readers on a journey through the wonders of the world

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: pope Benedict XII receiving letter sent by the Great Kaan,15th century (illumination)

pope Benedict XII receiving letter sent by the Great Kaan,15th century (illumination)
1753554 pope Benedict XII receiving letter sent by the Great Kaan,15th century (illumination); (add.info.: pope Benedict XII receiving letter sent by the Great Kaan of Katey in 1338)

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Kubilai Khan giving to Nicolo and Marco Polo the safe-conduct to Peking, 15th century (illumination)

Kubilai Khan giving to Nicolo and Marco Polo the safe-conduct to Peking, 15th century (illumination)
1754103 Kubilai Khan giving to Nicolo and Marco Polo the safe-conduct to Peking, 15th century (illumination); (add.info.: Kubilai Khan giving to Nicolo)

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Religious dance of indian women, 15th century (illulination)

Religious dance of indian women, 15th century (illulination)
1744413 Religious dance of indian women, 15th century (illulination); (add.info.: Religious dance of indian women , illustration from Book of Marvels of Marco Polo 15th century); Photo: Tallandier.

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: pepper harvest in south of India, 15th century (illumination)

pepper harvest in south of India, 15th century (illumination)
1744356 pepper harvest in south of India, 15th century (illumination); (add.info.: pepper harvest in south of India , illustration from Book of Marvels of Marco Polo 15th century); Photo: Tallandier.

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: the Yellow River and city of Ho-Tchou-Fou, 15th century (illumination)

the Yellow River and city of Ho-Tchou-Fou, 15th century (illumination)
1744355 the Yellow River and city of Ho-Tchou-Fou, 15th century (illumination); (add.info.: the Yellow River and city of Ho-Tchou-Fou)

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Koubilai Khan hunting with falcon and leopard, 15th century (illumination)

Koubilai Khan hunting with falcon and leopard, 15th century (illumination)
1744064 Koubilai Khan hunting with falcon and leopard, 15th century (illumination); (add.info.: Koubilai Khan hunting with falcon and leopard)

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: People of Andaman cynocephali, 1410-1412 (illumination)

People of Andaman cynocephali, 1410-1412 (illumination)
1752497 People of Andaman cynocephali, 1410-1412 (illumination) by Master of Egerton, (active 1405-20); (add.info.: "People of Andaman cynocephali" Strange human creatures with dog heads)

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Paradise Garden, illustration from The Travels of Marco Polo

Paradise Garden, illustration from The Travels of Marco Polo, by Rustichello da Pisa (tempera on vellum)
1129575 Paradise Garden, illustration from The Travels of Marco Polo, by Rustichello da Pisa (tempera on vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Muß©Ñammad)

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 2v, Kublai Khan greeted by the brothers Polo, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c

Ms Fr 2810 f. 2v, Kublai Khan greeted by the brothers Polo, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c
1750863 Ms Fr 2810 f.2v, Kublai Khan greeted by the brothers Polo, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms Fr 2810, Islands on the south coast of Arabia, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde

Ms Fr 2810, Islands on the south coast of Arabia, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde
1741970 Ms Fr 2810, Islands on the south coast of Arabia, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: The mongolian leader Gengis Khan on his death bed giving his last recommendations to his sons, c

The mongolian leader Gengis Khan on his death bed giving his last recommendations to his sons, c. 1410 (miniature)
1752596 The mongolian leader Gengis Khan on his death bed giving his last recommendations to his sons, c.1410 (miniature) by Master of the Mazarine (fl.c.1410-20); (add.info)

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 69, Tax raised by Genghis Khan on salt, sugar and spices in the city of Quinsay

Ms Fr 2810 f. 69, Tax raised by Genghis Khan on salt, sugar and spices in the city of Quinsay
1750976 Ms Fr 2810 f.69, Tax raised by Genghis Khan on salt, sugar and spices in the city of Quinsay, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by French School

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 17, Hassan i Sabbah leading the initiations at Alamut giving his followers

Ms Fr 2810 f. 17, Hassan i Sabbah leading the initiations at Alamut giving his followers
BAL125110 Ms Fr 2810 f.17, Hassan i Sabbah leading the initiations at Alamut giving his followers drugged wine, from the Livres des Merveilles du Monde

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms 2810 f. 29v, Monsters from the land of the Merkites, from the

Ms 2810 f. 29v, Monsters from the land of the Merkites, from the
CHT176648 Ms 2810 f.29v, Monsters from the land of the Merkites, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 54, Fishing for pearls and gathering turquoises in the Gaindu Province

Ms Fr 2810 f. 54, Fishing for pearls and gathering turquoises in the Gaindu Province
EDI42190 Ms Fr 2810 f.54, Fishing for pearls and gathering turquoises in the Gaindu Province, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms Fr 2810 fol. 274, Pilgrims in front of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem

Ms Fr 2810 fol. 274, Pilgrims in front of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem
EDI42349 Ms Fr 2810 fol.274, Pilgrims in front of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, from Livre des Merveilles de Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms 2810 f. 67, The city of Kinsai, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c

Ms 2810 f. 67, The city of Kinsai, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c
CHT176650 Ms 2810 f.67, The city of Kinsai, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master, (fl.1390-1430) (and workshop); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 76v, Wolf-headed people of the Andaman Islands in the Indian Ocean

Ms Fr 2810 f. 76v, Wolf-headed people of the Andaman Islands in the Indian Ocean
CHT69821 Ms Fr 2810 f.76v, Wolf-headed people of the Andaman Islands in the Indian Ocean, from Le Livre des Merveilles, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 45, How the Great Khan used tree bark as currency

Ms Fr 2810 f. 45, How the Great Khan used tree bark as currency
CHT38277 Ms Fr 2810 f.45, How the Great Khan used tree bark as currency, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 86v, Trade in the Gulf of Cambay, India, from the

Ms Fr 2810 f. 86v, Trade in the Gulf of Cambay, India, from the
BNP34704 Ms Fr 2810 f.86v, Trade in the Gulf of Cambay, India, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 204, The Great Khan arriving with his escort, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c

Ms Fr 2810 f. 204, The Great Khan arriving with his escort, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c
1744300 Ms Fr 2810 f.204, The Great Khan arriving with his escort, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 186, Pepper harvest and offering the fruits to a king

Ms Fr 2810 f. 186, Pepper harvest and offering the fruits to a king
CHT189378 Ms Fr 2810 f.186, Pepper harvest and offering the fruits to a king, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 136v, The Great Khans feast, from

Ms Fr 2810 f. 136v, The Great Khans feast, from
XIR167309 Ms Fr 2810 f.136v, The Great Khans feast, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) (b/w photo) (see also 167306) by Boucicaut Master

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms Fr 2810, The Great Khan in Peking, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c

Ms Fr 2810, The Great Khan in Peking, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c
XIR167308 Ms Fr 2810, The Great Khan in Peking, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) (b/w photo) by Boucicaut Master

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 5, Nicolo and Marco Polo before the Great Khan

Ms Fr 2810 f. 5, Nicolo and Marco Polo before the Great Khan
CHT176645 Ms Fr 2810 f.5, Nicolo and Marco Polo before the Great Khan, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 110v, Travellers outside Peking with Odorico de Pordenone

Ms Fr 2810 f. 110v, Travellers outside Peking with Odorico de Pordenone
BAL28645 Ms Fr 2810 f.110v, Travellers outside Peking with Odorico de Pordenone, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 3v, Kublai Khan giving Nicolo and Marco Polo safe conduct to Peking

Ms Fr 2810 f. 3v, Kublai Khan giving Nicolo and Marco Polo safe conduct to Peking
REV68252 Ms Fr 2810 f.3v, Kublai Khan giving Nicolo and Marco Polo safe conduct to Peking, with his golden seal to the Polos at Cambaluc in 1292, from Le Livre des Merveilles

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 226, Brother Hayton presents his book to Jean Sans Peur

Ms Fr 2810 f. 226, Brother Hayton presents his book to Jean Sans Peur
MG30924 Ms Fr 2810 f.226, Brother Hayton presents his book to Jean Sans Peur, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on 1vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 13v, Marco Polo on his travels, from the

Ms Fr 2810 f. 13v, Marco Polo on his travels, from the
EDI38967 Ms Fr 2810 f.13v, Marco Polo on his travels, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 72, The Great Khans soldiers take the island of Sypangu

Ms Fr 2810 f. 72, The Great Khans soldiers take the island of Sypangu
CHT176644 Ms Fr 2810 f.72, The Great Khans soldiers take the island of Sypangu, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) (see also 220421) by Boucicaut Master

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 33, Marco Polo in the battle between Genghis Khan and his uncle Nouern

Ms Fr 2810 f. 33, Marco Polo in the battle between Genghis Khan and his uncle Nouern
1750430 Ms Fr 2810 f.33, Marco Polo in the battle between Genghis Khan and his uncle Nouern, illustration from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by French School

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 18, Porcupine hunt in Badakhehan, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c

Ms Fr 2810 f. 18, Porcupine hunt in Badakhehan, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c. 1410-12 (tempera on vellum)
1744354 Ms Fr 2810 f.18, Porcupine hunt in Badakhehan, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 200v, Genghis Khan escapes his enemies by hiding in the bushes

Ms Fr 2810 f. 200v, Genghis Khan escapes his enemies by hiding in the bushes, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c
1742055 Ms Fr 2810 f.200v, Genghis Khan escapes his enemies by hiding in the bushes, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by French School

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms Fr 2810, The fleet of the crusaders, from Livre des merveilles, c. 1410-12 (tempera on vellum)

Ms Fr 2810, The fleet of the crusaders, from Livre des merveilles, c. 1410-12 (tempera on vellum)
1755298 Ms Fr 2810, The fleet of the crusaders, from Livre des merveilles, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master, (fl.1390-1430) (and workshop); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 97, Odorico da Pordenone and James of Ireland take their leave of Pope John

Ms Fr 2810 f. 97, Odorico da Pordenone and James of Ireland take their leave of Pope John
BNP159906 Ms Fr 2810 f.97, Odorico da Pordenone and James of Ireland take their leave of Pope John XXII, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms 2810 f. 49, The bridge over the Lou-Keou, a province near Peking

Ms 2810 f. 49, The bridge over the Lou-Keou, a province near Peking
CHT176649 Ms 2810 f.49, The bridge over the Lou-Keou, a province near Peking, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 31v, The Great Khan releases his eagle against a doe

Ms Fr 2810 f. 31v, The Great Khan releases his eagle against a doe
CHT176643 Ms Fr 2810 f.31v, The Great Khan releases his eagle against a doe, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 6, Nicolo, Marco and Matteo Polo taking leave of the Great Khan

Ms Fr 2810 f. 6, Nicolo, Marco and Matteo Polo taking leave of the Great Khan
CHT176647 Ms Fr 2810 f.6, Nicolo, Marco and Matteo Polo taking leave of the Great Khan, Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms 2810 f. 38, The palace of the Great Khans son in Peking

Ms 2810 f. 38, The palace of the Great Khans son in Peking
CHT176651 Ms 2810 f.38, The palace of the Great Khans son in Peking, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) (see also 1188423) by Boucicaut Master

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 37, The Great Khans palace, from the

Ms Fr 2810 f. 37, The Great Khans palace, from the
CHT176646 Ms Fr 2810 f.37, The Great Khans palace, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master, (fl.1390-1430) (and workshop); Bibliotheque Nationale

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 59v, Mythical animals in the wilderness, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde

Ms Fr 2810 f. 59v, Mythical animals in the wilderness, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde
XTD69811 Ms Fr 2810 f.59v, Mythical animals in the wilderness, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 55v, Dragons and other beasts, from Le Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c

Ms Fr 2810 f. 55v, Dragons and other beasts, from Le Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c
XTD69809 Ms Fr 2810 f.55v, Dragons and other beasts, from Le Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 188, Navigators using an astrolabe in the Indian Ocean, from the Livre

Ms Fr 2810 f. 188, Navigators using an astrolabe in the Indian Ocean, from the Livre
BAL52739 Ms Fr 2810 f.188, Navigators using an astrolabe in the Indian Ocean, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Background imageLivre Des Merveilles Du Monde Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 14v, Marco Polo with elephants and camels arriving at Hormuz on the

Ms Fr 2810 f. 14v, Marco Polo with elephants and camels arriving at Hormuz on the
BAL38966 Ms Fr 2810 f.14v, Marco Polo with elephants and camels arriving at Hormuz on the Gulf of Persia from India, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde



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The "Livre des Merveilles du Monde" is a captivating medieval manuscript that takes readers on a journey through the wonders of the world. With its stunning illustrations and vivid descriptions, this book transports us to different lands and times. One such illustration, found on Ms Fr 2810 f. 19v, depicts an execution in Afghanistan. The artist's use of tempera on vellum brings to life the intensity and brutality of this event, offering a glimpse into the harsh realities faced by people in distant lands. In contrast, another illustration from The Travels of Marco Polo (Ms Fr 2810 f. 2v) showcases a paradise garden. Painted with delicate strokes and vibrant colors, it invites us to imagine ourselves strolling through lush landscapes filled with exotic plants and enchanting creatures. Kublai Khan's encounter with the brothers Polo is captured beautifully in Ms Fr 2810 f. 2v. This momentous meeting between East and West symbolizes cultural exchange and exploration during this period. The it also introduces us to fascinating places like the islands along Arabia's south coast (Ms Fr 2810). These intricate drawings provide insights into Arabian culture while highlighting their geographical significance as trading hubs. Genghis Khan's final moments are depicted in a poignant miniature from c. 1410 (miniature). As he imparts his last recommendations to his sons from his deathbed, we witness both power dynamics within Mongolian leadership and familial bonds forged amidst conquests. Another intriguing scene shows Genghis Khan imposing taxes on salt, sugar, and spices in Quinsay (Ms Fr 2810 f. 69). This illustrates not only economic aspects but also sheds light on how empires maintained control over conquered territories during that era. Hassan i Sabbah leading initiations at Alamut reveals mystical practices within Islamic sects (Ms Fr 2810 f. 17).